We are responsible for maintaining and repairing most public highways in Suffolk (the public highway consists of any verge, footway, carriageway, bridleway or footpath whether or not maintained at public expense and over which the public has a right of way), but we are not responsible for:
- Trunk roads (A11, A12, A14 in Suffolk) (PDF, 89KB) which are the responsibility of the Highways Agency
- private roads which are usually the responsibility of the people who access their properties from the private road.
We have to fulfill a number of statutory duties in our role as Highway Authority for these roads, many of which are contained in the Highways Act 1980. The Highway Maintenance Operational Plan sets out our approach to providing the highway maintenance service to meet our statutory duties.
In this section
Bridges and other highway structures
We assess, maintain, and strengthen bridges in Suffolk to comply with European Union requirements.
Cycling
A range of cycling facilities are provided throughout Suffolk for you to use.
Dropped Kerbs (vehicular accesses)
Processing applications for vehicular accesses (dropped kerbs)
Highway Maintenance
We aim to provide and maintain as far as possible safe and accessible public highways.
- Damage caused by a highway defect
- Drainage systems, manholes and gullies
- Grass cutting
- Gritting and snow clearing
- Obstructions on roads and pavements
- Potholes and other defects on roads, pavements and cycleways
- Roundabout sponsorship
- Trees and hedges
- Weed control on highways
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Highway emergencies, including spillages on the highway
We provide a 24/7 response for highway emergencies on the public highway.
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Lorry Management
Working with freight and haulage companies to ensure that lorries use the most suitable routes and roads to travel through or deliver goods in Suffolk.
Parking
Kerbside parking is controlled in a variety of ways. Drivers must look out for parking restrictions and obey the regulations.
Public rights of way
Public rights of way provide a healthy, safe and sustainable way to access the countryside and other local services.
Road Safety
We aim to reduce casualties in Suffolk and increase road safety awareness through Education, Enforcement and Engineering.
Road adoption and naming
Most roads are highways maintainable at public expense by us. Private roads are unadopted and privately maintained.
Road closures or diversions for events on the highway, including street parties
If you are planning a sporting event, social event or entertainment to be held on a public road, you will need to apply for a Special Events Order.
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Roadworks and improvements
We make every effort to complete works efficiently with minimum disruption.
Signs, lines and street furniture
Maintaining signs, lines and street furniture on the public highway
